Staff development
-In what ways can I, as a principal, best facilitate teacher professional growth to aid in their integration of problem solving strategies across the elementary curriculum?
-This area of research is important due to the fact that the new state standardized tests for math focus on multi-step problem solving.
Curriculum development
-How we can improve the social studies curriculum in the areas of citizenship and character education campus-wide?
-This area is important for building student morale, raising involved citizens and teaching social skills to better our communities.
Individual teacher(s)
-What types of support help new teachers succeed?
-New teachers need to be knowledgeable of many functions of the school and curriculum quickly. If we can better prepare teachers to succeed, then our students will succeed as well.
Individual student(s)
-What is the relationship between struggling student who are mentored and student achievement and behavior?
-This is important due to the fact that struggling students need support systems, role models and adults from the outside world to introduce them to aspects of life.
School culture/community
-In what ways can our school develop a collaborative culture characterized by teachers from different grade levels communicating, understanding, and sharing expectations for all our students?
-It is important to ensure that all students’ needs are addressed and teachers are supported in their efforts with background knowledge, then teachers can be more efficient and effective in the instructional process.
Leadership
-How do I improve my ability to inspire others and gain staff buy-in?
-This is an areas of importance due to the fact that if staff are not invested in the process, then the process will not be 100% successful for students. In order to stay focused and keep growing as an educator, you must be inspired by great leaders.
Management
-How can all staff work together to improve the dismissal procedures?
-This is important for the safety off all community members. Improving a system can show that staff are observant, desire change for the better, care about the students and families. A well managed facility improves morale.
School performance
-How will cross-curricular strategic vocabulary development affect English Language Learner reading achievement?
-This area is important for meeting the needs of our struggling populations. Using all content areas to close the gaps in vocabulary could lead to reading gains.
Social justice or equity issues
-What can I do to close the achievement gap and improve our practice toward English Language Learners?
-This inquiry is important due to the ever-growing ELL population, the state mandated achievement tests and the rising retention/dropout rates.
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